Vegetable Parmesan Recipe

Name: Vegetable Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Unsalted butter, for the pan; 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick slices; 2 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into thirds; 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into thirds; 1 orange bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into thirds; 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce (3 1/3 cups); 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup plain dried bread crumbs

Servings: persons

Unsalted butter, for the pan
1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into thirds
1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into thirds
1 orange bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into thirds
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce (3 1/3 cups)
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup plain dried bread crumbs

1
Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
2
Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 375F.
3
Butter a 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish.
4
Toss the eggplant, fennel, and bell peppers with the 1/4 cup olive oil.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Grill the vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until softened.
7
Spoon 3/4 cup of the marinara sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
8
Arrange the eggplant slices on top.
9
Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
10
Arrange the peppers in a single layer on top.
11
Spoon 3/4 cup of the marinara sauce over the peppers.
12
Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
13
Layer the fennel on top and cover with the remaining sauce.
14
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top.
15
Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the cheese and drizzle with olive oil.
16
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden and forms a crust.
17
Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
18
The vegetables can also be baked in a 375F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until softened.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Unsalted butter, for the pan, 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick slices, 2 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick, 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into thirds, and more.

Yes, Vegetable Parmesan falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vegetable Parmesan

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